Jets' Draft Plan: Edge Rushers, Receivers, QB

0:00On April 23rd, the New York Jets snagged the number two overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft after a rough three-win 14-loss season, marking their 15th straight year without playoffs. The longest drought in the league. With new coach Aaron Glinn and GM Darren Moogie at the helm, they're stacking draft capital, including another first rounder at 16 from the Colts, and picks in the second round too. A fresh mock draft lays out how they could rebuild fast, focusing on edge rushers, receivers, and a quarterback plan. Earlier this week, Mox had the Jets grabbing Texas Tech Edge David Bailey at number two for his explosive pass rush off the snap, pairing him with. Recent free agency moves to fix the run defense. Then at 16, they take Washington-wide out Denzel Boston, a big-bodied guy who wins on digs and outside, giving Garrett Wilson real help after no. Receiver cracked 400 yards last year. Fans are buzzing because the Jets need playmakers everywhere edge to pressure quarterbacks post-domain Johnson trade,

1:02weapons for Geno Smith and his, age 36 year, and long-term QB insurance since no elite signal caller falls to them early. That playoff famine has everyone hungry, even a wild card spot would feel like a win. New details show they might trade up in Round 1 for Alabama's Thai Simpson as a bridge or successor to Smith. Then at Georgia Linebacker C.J. Allen at 44 for sideline speed, later rounds target tight end Jack Andrews, corners in safeties to round out the roster. Glenn Squad is prepping for takeoff, piecing together this hall to end the misery and chase contention. Watch how these moves ignite gang green come, draft night. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.